Custodian - 1st Shift

POSITION: 1st SHIFT CUSTODIAN

Putnam Public Schools is seeking a dependable and dedicated 1st Shift Custodian to join our School Facilities team. The 1st Shift Custodian works with school administration and district staff to ensure our facilities are clean, safe, well-maintained, and secure for students, staff, and community members.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleaning & Sanitation: Daily cleaning, sanitizing, and restocking of classrooms, offices, restrooms, and general facilities.
• Floor & Surface Care: Sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum, polish, and wax hard surface floors, and wash interior/exterior windows.
• Facility Operations & Events: Set up and clean up for daytime events or meetings, assist with deliveries, and move furniture and equipment.
• Building Security: Open and unlock assigned buildings for morning entry, ensuring proper access and security procedures are followed.
• Maintenance & Grounds: Assist with seasonal snow removal, groundskeeping, light bulb replacement, and report necessary repairs to leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience: 3+ years of custodial experience preferred. Skills: Strong communication, teamwork, self-directed execution, and calm emergency response. Physical Demands: Ability to perform frequent stooping, reaching, and lifting up to 40 lbs

SCHEDULE & BENEFITS:

Schedule: Full-Time | 40 hours per week | 12 months per year Benefits: Eligible full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes dental and vision coverage options, district-paid life insurance, paid holidays, vacation time, sick and personal days, and optional access to the Town of Putnam pension plan.

RATE OF PAY: $21.56 per hour

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application through our website: www.putnamschoolsct.org INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit a letter of interest and updated resume to Troy Mayo, Director of Facilities

START DATE: Upon Hire APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

Equal Opportunity Employer